Photovoltaic Solar Energy

It is increasingly common to see solar panels on the field, especially in sunny areas and begin to appear in homes, but We know it works? Renewables now try to show what lies beneath.

The photovoltaic solar energy is a type of renewable energy that comes from the sun's rays to produce electricity through the photovoltaic effect that is often used for different purposes such as appliances, isolated houses or go directly to distribution networks.

The two main applications given on photovoltaic solar energy is directed to:

     Photovoltaic solar energy directed at isolated installations the power grid is composed of solar panels that capture solar rays, and this energy is stored in batteries. This allows us to enjoy electricity in places that sometimes are inaccessible to the network such as mountain huts, lighting, cottages, etc..
 
     On the opposite side are photovoltaic systems connected to the network consisting of the same process for the production of energy with the difference of application, in which it is sent to the electricity grid.

Did you know that electric distribution companies in Spain are obliged by law to purchase the energy produced by solar power?

The photovoltaic power plants are one of our options when it comes to enhance and increase the consumption of solar energy to proliferate ever more strongly renewable energy.

It's about time that both the utilities and the general public begins to see solar energy not only as a possibility that now seems out of reach financially but as a cost-effective long-term goals and issues such as environment, economy and quality of life.


  

A trip to the South Pole

This expedition was carried out by Acciona, the global leader in renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure water.

This expedition has several goals in itself and one of them is to honor those who came first to the South Pole 100 years ago, two memorable in our history: Roald Amudnsen and Scott.



And not only homage, but it has a scientific purpose and that upon arrival at the South Pole there will be different science projects.

The scouts who are carrying out this action are Larramendi Ramon, Javier Selva, Juan Pablo Albar and Ignacio Oficialdegui aboard a sled that is only driven by the wind to come to an end.

This sled has a special feature is that you have a kite in front of it with the wind push the sled to reach the Pole, around about 3500 km road.

The only action taken by the wind, ie, renewable energy is marked by the symbolism Action Project, a better future by promoting renewable energy, a future based on respect for the planet and focusing on the environment.



If you want to know more about scientific projects to be carried out, the adventure of renewable energy driven by the hand or personal knowledge of the adventurers enter www.accionantartida.es.

In turn, you can use social networks to be aware of every day of the expedition in social networks: Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Panoramio and Google Earth

Photovoltaic And Wind Energy

It is known that in areas where there is Sun the wind is not commonplace, and where there are many strong winds, the sun behind the grey clouds, so it is impossible to rely on a single type of renewable energy, giving rise to the renewable energy hybrid, as for example the solar energy photovoltaic -wind.


Combining the best of both, the energy photovoltaic-wind energy can meet the energy needs much more easily, and getting a peak production when both are available at the same time.

This makes it ideal to take renewable domestic energy sources, although as it was to be expected, it is an important initial investment, so figure out budgets is essential.